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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.18, 288.88 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.18, 288.88 and 185.47 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.18 : 288.88 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.18/288.88 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.18x = 288.88 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.18x = 53,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578.57/210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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